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Author: | Graham R [ Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
Cap'n Morgan wrote: Graham R wrote: Now, there is a 2005 Fairline Targa 34 with KAD 300 diesels/ outdrives I can afford, we decided that for the use we make of our boats with only the occasional overnight stay on them, the running costs/ maintenance costs of having twin ( older) engines wasn't justified. Now if the EVC starts to play up with this D4 engine or the steering cylinders start to leak and screw up the helm pump, I may be regretting my words Maybe just a little regret in your decision to nix the Fairline ??? Sweet boat. Carry on mate !!! Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Yes ad infinitum. I thought newer would be better ! I console myself by thinking of all the fuel I haven't used this year; it's not why I bought a boat though). My "deja vu" should have warned me As an aside , our big garden is looking pretty damn good this year, as I have had time to attend it ( but hating doing it !!!!). Same as the big garden at our other house close to where the boat is. A complete waste of the best boating season here for 9 years. |
Author: | kd4pbs [ Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
Here's my prediction (or prayer!): You'll iron out all the bugs, and your wallet will be lighter. Once there, you'll not have any more issues with the system, and enjoy years of trouble-free boating from it! |
Author: | LouC [ Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
I think you're right about that.... I had the same experience with the OMC Cobra, first year it would not go into neutral, engine could not plane out the boat....found a great mechanic....OMC school trained....they fixed both problems and I didn't have to touch the shift linkage till 10 years later when I finally bought the 3 OMC tools and learned to do it myself. 11 years of boating, it needed: 2 shift linkage adjustments, 2 seal replacements on the drive, 1 bellows, 1 set of trim lines, 1 gimble bearing, 1 cir pump, 2 starters (one was from getting flooded with salt water last year) 2 sets of manifolds (par for the course in salt water) 2 carb rebuilds. Not too bad actually. |
Author: | Graham R [ Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
LouC wrote: I think you're right about that.... I had the same experience with the OMC Cobra, first year it would not go into neutral, engine could not plane out the boat....found a great mechanic....OMC school trained....they fixed both problems and I didn't have to touch the shift linkage till 10 years later when I finally bought the 3 OMC tools and learned to do it myself. 11 years of boating, it needed: 2 shift linkage adjustments, 2 seal replacements on the drive, 1 bellows, 1 set of trim lines, 1 gimble bearing, 1 cir pump, 2 starters (one was from getting flooded with salt water last year) 2 sets of manifolds (par for the course in salt water) 2 carb rebuilds. Not too bad actually. Problems narrowed down; not the trim pump, not the wiring from the PCU to the trim pimp connector. So, now it's the PCU, HCU or the interconnecting cable.> $2000, > $2000 and >$150 or so. No means apparently to test which is faulty, only substitution, so much for the diagnostic plug ! Side benefit; I now know the wiring on the boat intimately, after less than 1 season. Some absolutely bonkers features; like a 10+ foot cable connecting the alternator to the charge splitter when a 5 foot one would have worked, likewise overly long EVC cables, all folded up and retained by cable ties ! |
Author: | kd4pbs [ Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
I have never figured out why these manufacturers insist on putting pre-built connectors on their harnesses. It's easy work for a boat builder to assemble a multi-pin weatherproof connector at the final assembly, and makes for a much neater installation. |
Author: | Graham R [ Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Volvo EVC |
kd4pbs wrote: I have never figured out why these manufacturers insist on putting pre-built connectors on their harnesses. It's easy work for a boat builder to assemble a multi-pin weatherproof connector at the final assembly, and makes for a much neater installation. VP offer their EVC connection cables in various lengths, to suit the installation. Maybe FW got a good deal by buying only the one length in bulk and used it on everything. Likewise the alternator cable. It does make for an untidy installation though. |
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